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OCBA News

Now Accepting 2024 OCBA Charitable Fund Grant Applications

Grant Application Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024

The OCBA Charitable Fund is now accepting applications for its 2024 Grant Cycle.

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Notice from the Clerk - The Central District of California will Launch Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024

The Central District of California will launch the Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024. Pursuant to that Program, a certain portion of new civil filings will be assigned directly to Magistrate Judges.

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Orange County Superior Court - Public Notice: Full Implementation of Electronic Payment of Jury Fees Effective October 25, 2024

On August 30, 2024, Orange County Superior Court piloted a new process for Civil cases at the West and North Justice Centers, where jury fees can be paid using the court’s mobile application or on-line via the Court’s website.

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OCBA Announces 2024 Appointments Committee

The OCBA announces this year's Appointments Committee.

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Governor Newsom Announces Two Newly Appointed Orange County Superior Court Judges

Governor Gavin Newsom announced his appointment of 18 Superior Court Judges, which include two in Orange County.

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Awards & Accolades

Orange County Business Journal General Counsel Awards OCBA Winners

Orange County Business Journal held their 14th annual General Counsel Awards on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Of the 49 nominees, Orange County Business Journal named 17 OCBA Members.

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The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) to Receive Franklin G. West Award

The Hon. Gail A. Andler (Ret.) (JAMS) has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the OCBA's Franklin G. West Award.

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Orange County Business Journal Names Fourteen OCBA Members as 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees

Orange County Business Journal announced the 2024 Women in Business Awards Nominees. Of the 228 outstanding OC professional women named by Orange County Business Journal, 14 are OCBA Members.

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Members On The Move

OCBA Member Judge David L. Belz Joins Judicate West

Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge David L. Belz, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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OCBA Board Member Sharon Oh-Kubisch Joins Kahana Feld as Partner

Kahana Feld recently announce that Sharon Oh-Kubisch, Esq., joined the firm as a Partner at the Irvine Office.

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Snell & Wilmer Elevates Three OCBA Members

Snell & Wilmer announced that six attorneys have been elected to join the firm’s partnership, effective March 1, 2024, including Orange County-based attorney Marshall J. Hogan. Additionally, six attorneys were promoted to the counsel role, effective January 1, 2024, including Orange County-based Katharine A. Adams and Jenny Hua.

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